Re: [Leica] Quadtone Printing Difficulties

[Michael Gerard <geeman1066@earthlink.net>]

B.D.,
    Thanks for responding.  I'm such a babe in the woods with digital that I
have a tough time knowing where to begin, but I am already experimenting. What
else can I do?  I'm just hoping I'll get a push or two in the right direction
that will help me get started.
Regards,
Michael

"B. D. Colen" wrote:

> Well, I work with an 1160, not a 740, and Cone, rather than MIS inks. But if
> your problem has to do with the 'look' of your prints - rather than clogs or
> other mechanical problems - then the best advice is experiment, experiment,
> experiment? And the question is, how many weeks, months, years in the
> darkroom did it take you to turn out terrific prints 7 times out of 10?
>
> Don't get hung up on 'workflows,' and all the tips and tricks - experiment.
> I don't say this to be a wiseass, I say it because it's worked for me. It
> takes time to master any form of printing, and simply loading up the printer
> with ink and paper and following someone else's prescription is unlikely to
> get you the results you want. But if you stick with it, you will develop
> your own routines and techniques and they will work.
>
> B. D.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Michael
> Gerard
> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 11:57 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Quadtone Printing Difficulties
>
> LUGnuts:
>     I've got a problem with my digital darkroom setup that I'm
> hoping some of you techno wizards might be able to solve.  I got
> the Original Quadtone Inks from MIS Associates for my Epson 740.
> Now, I can't find a workflow for my Epson 740, but I did find one
> created by Chris Brandin on their website for the 1160--which has
> exactly the same technical specs, as far as the nozzles, etc. go,
> as the 740 (people refer to the 740 as a baby 1160).  I've tried
> to follow his workflow stuff to the letter, but it is tough, as
> Photoshop 7 for the Mac doesn't give me all of the same menus
> etc.as the Windows version to which he refers.  However, I did
> set my primaries according to his specifications in the Color
> Management menu, and I did manage to use the curve he supplied
> for my paper--Epson Archival Matte.  I also followed all of the
> different actions that he uses to transform the picture itself.
> However, the skin tones come out too gray right now in some of my
> prints.  The really mysterious thing is that some do come out
> acceptably--particularly those with greater contrast.
>     Any suggestions before I decide to take this printer out back
> and beat the stuffing out of it?
> Regards,
> Michael Gerard
> geeman1066@earthlink.net
>
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